Old Town Travel Guide

Basel

Basel showing street scenes and a house
Basel which includes a pond and street scenes
Old Town
Basel showing a fountain, a river or creek and outdoor art
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Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Old Town

Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4 out of 5
Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (662 reviews)
"Gorgeous and luxurious! The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Hotel Märthof Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23, Basel
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (586 reviews)
"Great location in old city. Walking distance from train station. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Room was large and comfy"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Central City Hotel Rochat
Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025

Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025

4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19, Basel, BS
The price is ฿6,255 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿6,255
฿6,830 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (728 reviews)
"Good location. Construction going on around the area made it noisy during the day. Extremely quiet at night which was great"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
limehome Basel Münzgasse

limehome Basel Münzgasse

2 out of 5
12 Münzgasse, Basel, BS
The price is ฿3,563 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,563
฿4,237 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Theater Fauteuil and Pharmacy Museum Basel ...
8/10 Very Good! (45 reviews)
"Seamless check-in process with no issue and in a nice area with some good restaurants nearby"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

limehome Basel Münzgasse
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

4 out of 5
Rebgasse 12-14, Basel
The price is ฿5,939 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿5,939
฿6,503 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Naturhistorisches Museum and Martinskirche ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (122 reviews)
"Great staff and nice property convenient to many activities. 👍👍"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
Krafft Basel

Krafft Basel

4 out of 5
Rheingasse 12, Basel, BS
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (371 reviews)
"Loved the location. We were there for National Swiss Day and ate at the restaurant where we had great food and a front row seat for the fireworks. The staff could not have been more pleasant. They shifted our dinner reservation at the hotel restaurant and provided recommendations for other places. ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Krafft Basel
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town

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Kleinbasel

Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Kleinbasel
Basel showing street scenes and a house

Altstadt Grossbasel

If you're spending time in Altstadt Grossbasel, you might enjoy attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Altstadt Grossbasel
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Clara

Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Musical Theater Basel and Munsterplatz while you're exploring Clara and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Clara
Basel Art Museum featuring night scenes and street scenes

Vorstädte

If you're spending time in Vorstädte, you might enjoy attractions like Basel Art Museum and Spalentor. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at University Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Vorstädte
Basel showing modern architecture

Basel City Centre

4/5(87 area reviews)

Museums, art galleries and historical sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basler Muenster or Basel Cathedral while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.

Basel City Centre
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Gundeldingen

While you're in Gundeldingen, take in top sights like Via Gottardo and jump on the metro at Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Gundeldingen

Old Town Travel Guide